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Psychological sequelae to assassination attempts

O Daly1, B Fleming, G Loughrey

  • 1Stress Disorders Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, Lagan Valley Hospital, Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Medicine, Science, and the Law
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Victims of assassination attempts, primarily shootings, frequently develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Anger was common, often displaced from assailants to medical professionals and state institutions, impacting treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Assassination attempts are rare but severe traumatic events.
  • Understanding the psychological aftermath is crucial for victim support.
  • Previous research has not extensively detailed the specific responses to assassination trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the psychological and behavioral responses of assassination attempt survivors.
  • To identify common mental health outcomes, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  • To explore patterns of anger expression and displacement in this unique victim group.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative case series describing the experiences of nine assassination attempt survivors.
  • Interviews or case file analysis focusing on psychological impact and behavioral responses.

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  • Analysis of reported symptoms, including PTSD, and emotional reactions like anger.

    • Main Results:

    • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was a near-universal response among survivors.
    • A significant proportion experienced brief periods of alcohol abuse.
    • Most subjects exhibited substantial anger, frequently displaced towards the medical profession and state institutions rather than assailants.

    Conclusions:

    • Assassination attempts lead to severe psychological distress, notably PTSD.
    • Anger displacement is a notable coping mechanism requiring consideration in therapeutic interventions.
    • Effective treatment strategies must address displaced anger and PTSD in survivors of targeted violence.